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Malʹsagov, S. A. (Sozerko Artaganovich)
1893
1976
Malsagoff, S. A.
Malsagov, S. A.
Malʹsagov, Sozerko
Malsag Artagan, Sozyrko
Lyon, F. H. (Francis Hamilton)
1885
Lyon, Francis Hamilton
27001789
An island hell: A Soviet prison in the far north
$aUnited Kingdom :$bA. M. Philpot Ltd,$c1926.
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"An Island Hell: A Soviet Prison in the Far North" by S. A. Malsagoff is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book documents the grim realities of life in the Soviet prison system, particularly the notorious Solovetsky Islands, where Malsagoff himself was imprisoned. This narrative provides insight into the cruelty, corruption, and inhumane conditions faced by political prisoners, detailing the violent oppressive regime of the Tcheka (secret police) during and after the Russian Revolution. The opening of the book sets the stage for Malsagoff's harrowing experiences leading up to his transportation to the Solovetsky Islands. It describes his time as part of the White Army during the Russian Civil War and the false hopes of amnesty that led to his capture. Malsagoff recounts the brutal treatment received at the hands of the Tcheka, including torture and shootings, as he was interrogated and ultimately sentenced to exile in the harsh conditions of the Solovetsky concentration camp. The beginning establishes a tone of personal testimony against the backdrop of political oppression, foreshadowing the extensive narrative of suffering and survival that unfolds in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/1926AnIslandHellMalsagoff
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1926
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Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Malʹsagov, S. A. (Sozerko Artaganovich), 1893-1976
Solovetskii lagerʹ osobogo naznacheniia -- History
Prisons -- Russia (Federation) -- Solovetski Islands -- History
Prisoners -- Soviet Union -- Biography
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Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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